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Lentil soup vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lentil soup and Turnip

  • Lentil soup has more Iron, and Phosphorus, while Turnip has more Vitamin C.
  • Turnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 21% higher.
  • Turnip contains 8 times less Sodium than Lentil soup. Lentil soup contains 532mg of Sodium, while Turnip contains 67mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Turnips, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +315.6%
Contains more Fats +1020%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Water - 91.87
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +315.6%
Contains more Fats +1020%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lentil soup Turnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 4.63g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 0.9g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 0.1g Lentil soup
Carbs 8.16g 6.43g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 28kcal Lentil soup
Sugar 3.8g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 17mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 1.07mg 0.3mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Turnip
Phosphorus 74mg 27mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 532mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 0.3mg 0.27mg Lentil soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.12mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 145IU 0IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 1.7mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.04mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.03mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.4mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.09mg
Folate 20µg 15µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.006g Lentil soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.053g Lentil soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Turnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Lentil soup
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/nutrients
  2. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.